Flint, MI

Lansing, MI → Flint, MI · Short-haul move

Movers from Lansing to Flint

About 58 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,250–$1,860, delivery in 1–2 days, 152 carriers on the Lansing side and 142 in Flint.

  • 58 miroad distance
  • 1 h 42 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,250–$1,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 58 miles (49 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 42 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Michigan)
Movers at origin
152 (54 interstate)
Movers at destination
142 (39 interstate)

Reverse: Flint → Lansing

The route from Lansing, MI to Flint, MI covers roughly 58 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 42 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,250 and $1,860, before packing or storage.

On the Lansing side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (54 of them authorized for interstate work), and 142 around Flint (39 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Flint.

Lansing has a population of about 113,884 and Flint about 79,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,881 and 2,430 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Lansing to Flint

Full-service estimate for 58 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $690 $840 $1,030
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $790 $970 $1,180
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,250 $1,520 $1,860
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,900 $2,320 $2,830
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,800 $3,420 $4,170

Rental truck (DIY)

$210–$300

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,070–$1,580

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$1,250–$1,860

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Lansing (origin)

Primetime Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4220939
MC
1631477
Based in
Okemos, MI 48864 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Pat Reilly Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1399146
MC
680382
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Janmac Expedited Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1196471
MC
477269
Based in
Lansing, MI 48917 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Alpha Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2117524
MC
738163
Based in
Williamston, MI 48895 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Two Men And A Truck Of Greater Lansing

Interstate carrier
USDOT
652129
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Sunrise K Ic Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2535712
MC
881706
Based in
Lansing, MI 48906 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Kingsley Moving Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1890987
MC
682343
Based in
Lansing, MI 48912 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Blue Springs Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4292165
MC
1670295
Based in
Lansing, MI 48910 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 152 movers in Lansing

Near Flint (destination)

Two Men And Atruckgenesee County

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1387252
Based in
Flint, MI 48507 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Gwb Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1643406
MC
990686
Based in
Flint, MI 48532 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Kdk Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2010508
MC
708740
Based in
Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Hunter Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3250225
MC
1022712
Based in
Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Kamryn Gabriel Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1483024
MC
558950
Based in
Flint, MI 48505 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

H&l Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2208246
MC
766227
Based in
Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Ams Express Freight

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4023358
MC
1518145
Based in
Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Romero'S Safe Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4207433
MC
1624182
Based in
Flint, MI 48503 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 142 movers in Flint

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lansing to Flint?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $690 to $1,030 for a studio, $790 to $1,180 for a one-bedroom, $1,250 to $1,860 for a two-bedroom, $1,900 to $2,830 for a three-bedroom and $2,800 to $4,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Flint from Lansing?

About 58 road miles (49 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Lansing and Flint are in Michigan, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Lansing to Flint?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,580. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Lansing–Flint corridor.